The OSP is for those who seek depth in a world of fleeting trends. Through philosophy, history, and reflection, we explore the grand ideas that shape us, and the ones we leave behind.

China’s real-life magic realism of 2017, according to Chinese netizens — Quartz

Jan 11—2018
Book review: The Glovemaker’s Daughter by Leah Fleming – Lancashire Evening Post

Jan 11—2018
160,000 industrial workers strike in Germany – World Socialist Web Site

Jan 11—2018
Old dog, new tricks: Sony unleashes ‘intelligent’ robot pet

Jan 11—2018
IRS paid private debt collectors $20 million to recoup $6.7 million from low-income Americans – ThinkProgress

Jan 11—2018
This is how coal dies — super cheap renewables plus battery storage – ThinkProgress

Jan 11—2018
Bristol campaigners urge Jeremy Corbyn to advocate no-cuts budget – Bristol Post

Jan 11—2018
Moon Jae-in pushes for Korea summit; Netanyahu confronts family scandal – Wikitribune

Jan 11—2018
Sinn Fein and DUP continue war of words despite talks with new NI Secretary | Irish Examiner

Jan 11—2018
Jimmy Reid: The Clyde-built union leader – The Scotsman

Jan 11—2018